Morning Jolt: Health care, Holder, NBA draft on tap

Thursday

Jun 28, 2012 at 12:01 AMJun 28, 2012 at 7:12 AM

Several important events will take place today: The Supreme Court will issue its ruling on President Barack Obama’s health care law this morning, a ruling that should have a widespread impact; the House will vote today if Attorney General Eric Holder should be held in contempt of Congress; and the NBA draft takes place tonight, with the popular Anthony Davis widely expected to be the No. 1 pick.

Happening today: Several important events will take place today: The Supreme Court will issue its ruling on President Barack Obama’s health care law this morning, a ruling that should have a widespread impact; the House will vote today if Attorney General Eric Holder should be held in contempt of Congress; and the NBA draft takes place tonight, with the popular Anthony Davis widely expected to be the No. 1 pick.

Opening bell: The Dow Jones opened at 12,627.08, up 92.41‎ points Wednesday.

Motivational quote: “Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Watercooler talk: Young woman takes on two attackers by using kung-fu

Looks can be deceiving. When a petite Priscilla Dang went for a jog, two thugs came after her expecting to take down the petite girl. Little did they know Dang is a martial arts master and took down the two would-be assailants. Priya Desai takes a look at the new poster woman for female empowerment.